Tolentino re-elected POC president for third term, wins 45 out of 61 votes

Abraham Tolentino secured his position as president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) for a third term after winning 45 out of 61 votes in Friday's election at East Ocean Garden Restaurant in Parañaque City.

Tolentino, who also serves as the president of cycling, emphasized that his landslide victory was based on recent Olympic successes and secured another four-year term.

His entire ticket won all other seats, with Al Panlilio continuing as first vice president unopposed, Richard Gomez retaining second vice president position after defeating Carl Sambrano, and George Canlas becoming the new treasurer.

Don Caringal of volleyball was elected internal auditor over Rodrigo Roque, while Lenlen Escollante of canoe kayak, Alvin Aguilar of wrestling, Ferdie Agustin of jiu-jitsu, Ali Sulit of judo, and Leah Gonzales of fencing were also voted to the POC executive board.

The Philippine Rugby Football Union was the only complete abstention in Friday's election.